Holtschneider Performance Center blessing and reception

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Nov. 8, 2018

The School of Music hosted a blessing and reception for the new Holtschneider Performance Center recently on DePaul's Lincoln Park Campus. Following the ribbon cutting and blessing, donors and special guests were treated to a performance of "Carmina Burana" by the DePaul Concert Orchestra, Symphonic Choir and Community Chorus in the building's new Gannon Concert Hall. The event kicked off the school's eleven-day festival, "Unveiled: A Celebration of Music at DePaul."

The Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., chancellor, is surrounded by guests as the School of Music hosts a blessing and reception for the new Holtschneider Performance Center. (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief)​

Ronald Caltabiano, dean of the School of Music, greets the guests as the Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., chancellor, and A. Gabriel Esteban, president of DePaul University, left to right, await the ribbon cutting.​ Donors and special guests were on hand for the official opening of the new Holtschneider Performance Center. (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief)​

The Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., chancellor, offers his thanks to the faculty, trustees, donors and his grandmother, as the School of Music hosts a blessing and reception for the new Holtschneider Performance Center. The event kicked off the school's eleven-day festival, "Unveiled: A Celebration of Music at DePaul". (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief)​

The Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., blesses the School of Music's new building, the Holtschneider Performance Center. (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief)​

DePaul president, A. Gabriel Esteban, and special guests slice through the ribbon as the School of Music dedicates the Holtschneider Performance Center. Following the festivities​, donors and guests were treated to a performance of "Carmina Burana" by the DePaul Concert Orchestra, Symphonic Choir and Community Chorus in the building's new Gannon Concert Hall. (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief)

Trustees Sasha Gerritson, left, and Carla Michelotti snap a selfie following the ribbon cutting at the new Holtschneider Performance Center. (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief)

Josephine Esteban and DePaul University president A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., greet Harry Harczak, Mary Pat Gannon and Marcy Harczak, left to right, as the School of Music hosts a blessing and reception for the new Holtschneider Performance Center. T​he event kicked off the school's eleven-day festival, "Unveiled: A Celebration of Music at DePaul". (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief)

The Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., chancellor, and Don Casey, former dean of the School of Music, pose for Ronald Caltabiano, dean of the School of Music, left to right, following the ribbon cutting at the new Holtschneider Performance Center. (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief)

Guests enjoy a reception at the School of Music's Holtschneider Performance Center following the dedication ceremony. Antendees were also treated to a performance of "Carmina Burana" by the DePaul Concert Orchestra, Symphonic Choir and Community Chorus in the building's new Gannon Concert Hall. (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief)​